Şevval Özkaymak Helvacı

Şevval Özkaymak Helvacı asked Payal Dhar:

Where do you get your inspiration from ?

Payal Dhar It sounds like a cliche, but ideas and inspiration do really come from anywhere and everywhere. I've got some of my best ideas in dreams -- I keep a pen and notebook next to my bed, because if I don't write them immediately, I'll forget my morning. But inspiration is a very small part of writing. It's mostly a lot of hard work, and just like when you play a sport or sing or dance, the more you practise, the better you get at it. It's easy to forget that sometimes, and you sit around feeling sorry for yourself, waiting for inspiration to strike. What you actually need to do is chase it determinedly with a big net.

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Walter Fuller

Walter Fuller asked Payal Dhar:

You're amazing. Does your skill extend to movies? Can you watch just the last 10 minutes and give a meaningful review?? I bet you can name a tune with just one note, right? All sarcasm aside, if you're not going to read the entire book, do me and all indie authors a favor: don't leave a review. Not only is that dishonest and presumptuous, it's lazy as hell!

Chand

Chand asked Payal Dhar:

Hi Payal. I am a huge fan of your books, especially Slightly Burnt and Satin. I've been waiting for the next Satin book for a really long time. Could you tell me when it is likely to be published?

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